Description
Magnolia Bakery’s legendary Banana Pudding delights with creamy layers of vanilla custard, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers. Sweet New York nostalgia awaits when you indulge in this classic dessert that promises pure comfort and irresistible charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Base:
- 12–13 ounces (340–370 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup cold milk
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1 box (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant vanilla pudding mix
Whipped Cream:
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Assembly Ingredients:
- 4 cups ripe bananas (thinly sliced)
- 1 box Nilla wafers
Instructions
- Create a silky pudding base by whisking sweetened condensed milk with cold water, ensuring no lumps remain. Incorporate instant vanilla pudding mix vigorously for one minute until completely integrated.
- Gradually introduce milk, continuing to whisk until the mixture transforms into a smooth, creamy consistency. Seal the pudding and allow it to rest and set in the refrigerator for a minimum of three hours.
- Prepare a luxurious whipped cream by combining heavy cream with vanilla extract and a hint of salt. Whip the mixture until it develops sturdy, elegant peaks that hold their shape effortlessly.
- Delicately merge the chilled pudding with the whipped cream, folding gently to maintain the light, airy texture. Incorporate the cream in quarter portions to ensure even distribution.
- Select a clear serving vessel to showcase the dessert’s beautiful layers. Construct alternating strata of velvety pudding mixture, ripe banana slices, and crisp Nilla wafers, creating a visually appealing and texturally diverse composition.
- Complete the final layer with a generous spread of the creamy pudding mixture, ensuring all components are elegantly covered.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for a minimum of four hours, allowing the flavors to harmonize and the wafers to soften, transforming the dish into a sublime, cohesive delicacy.
Notes
- Choose bananas that are ripe but not overly brown to ensure the best flavor and texture in your pudding.
- Chill your mixing bowl and whisk before whipping cream for faster, fluffier results that hold their shape beautifully.
- Create even layers by using a clear dish to showcase the beautiful banana pudding and ensure each spoonful has perfect proportions.
- This dessert tastes even better when prepared a day in advance, allowing flavors to develop and wafers to soften delightfully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg